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by fdgsdfogijq 1539 days ago
Burnout is a pretty serious thing that can last for years, a lot of time getting a new job while burnt out is an absolute nightmare. People with money are aloud to have grievances and opinions
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Burnout #1 2015 Burnout #2 2016 Psychiatry 2017-2018

Starting looking for a job doing manual labour. Working with a computer no longer an option. Had 2 engineering degrees: electronics & embedded.

>Starting looking for a job doing manual labour. Working with a computer no longer an option.

Can relate, but the career advancement prospects in software-unrelated fields are seemingly non-existent and employers are increasingly exploitative (e.g. CP Rail). Seems you have to start your own company to get anywhere or you're just spinning your wheels for the rest of your working life.